| Story Archive - February, 2006 |
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| Feb 1, 2006 |
| • Kids are accessing hunger programs in greater numbers, but more kids are hungry than ever |
| • New scam hitting e-mail inboxes, complete with attention-getting charge |
| • Two remaining GOP candidates for governor battle over opinion polls |
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| Feb 2, 2006 |
| • Activists take on critics who say Ohio's environmental rules are too hard on business |
| • Unemployment "offset" leaves thousands of elderly workers without jobless benefits |
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| Feb 3, 2006 |
| • Controversy over dismantling of exhibit of pre-historic Ohio tribes |
| • State's lawyers go after two companies that fraudulently promised to wipe out debt |
| • The "big game" is the big time for football players and fans - and ad makers |
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| Feb 6, 2006 |
| • Agencies pull together to fight off frauds and scams |
| • Blackwell picks little-known state lawmaker as running mate |
| • Convicted rapist and murderer set to die by lethal injection tomorrow |
| • Lawmakers to consider presenting gift-card issuers with new rules |
| • State's top lawyer will make arguments in sex offender law case |
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| Feb 7, 2006 |
| • Condemned inmate has first-ever meeting with a victim's family member before execution |
| • Lawmakers go bi-partisan to toughen rules on predatory lending |
| • Senator running for re-election speaks out on prescription drug plans and Iraq war |
| • State lawmakers give out new requirements on gift cards |
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| Feb 8, 2006 |
| • Bill could block residents' rights to vote on new quarries in their communities |
| • Challenge mounted to state's new worker residency legislation, before it even becomes law |
| • Three healthcare charitable groups get money from anti-anxiety drug settlement |
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| Feb 9, 2006 |
| • After forty years, Ohio woman comes forward about abuse at the hands of a priest |
| • Anti-smoking activists say pricey PSAs aimed at teens are working |
| • Bill to exempt military personnel out of Ohio from state income tax folded into "snowbird" bill |
| • Cleveland juvenile judge becomes first candidate in the Supreme Court race |
| • Former governor's aide in trouble after investigation into campaign money |
| • New law will change how Ohioans buy cold medicine |
| • Popular state park struggles to try to bring in as many visitors as it used to |
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| Feb 10, 2006 |
| • All five candidates for governor share a stage and snipe at each other |
| • Former OSU football star indicted for New Year's Day robbery of two people at gunpoint |
| • Governor brings forth his ideas on reforming government contracts |
| • Ohio college's policy on domestic benefits continues to anger critics |
| • Red-light and speed cameras bringing in revenue - and complaints |
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| Feb 13, 2006 |
| • Battle amongst Republican lawmakers may have killed controversial adoption bill |
| • Lawmakers will talk about lasers on airplanes, locating quarries and lobbing human waste at police |
| • Less than a month after starting his campaign for governor, Fingerhut says he's out |
| • Rare coin dealer at center of BWC investment scandal indicted on criminal charges |
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| Feb 14, 2006 |
| • Democratic front-runner in governor's race unveils plans for "turning around Ohio" |
| • Fingerhut speaks out on why he dropped out of the governor's race |
| • Former lieutenant governor-turned-treasurer launches her first run for that office |
| • Gay couples use Valentine's Day as a stage to protest marriage law |
| • House passes bill to help Ohioans more easily compare hospital data |
| • Two Democrats unexpectedly drop out of key 2006 races |
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| Feb 15, 2006 |
| • Cut in federal funding forces state to change its emerald ash borer plans |
| • Plans to cut mineral tax have environmental activists distressed |
| • President makes fast stop at Wendy's to promote health savings accounts |
| • The GOP battle for governor is already heated, before candidates even file their paperwork |
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| Feb 16, 2006 |
| • Lakefront landowners call on AG to stop lawsuit over property lines |
| • State's new law requiring DNA samples of felons rejected by judge |
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| Feb 17, 2006 |
| • Filing deadline passes - now experts are analyzing the races |
| • State and federal health experts say don't panic - but prepare for bird flu pandemic |
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| Feb 20, 2006 |
| • Once again this year, voters may see multiple amendments on this fall's ballot |
| • Thousands of Ohioans losing their heat because they're not paying their bills |
| • Unique eastern Ohio sanctuary coming back from some wildly tough times |
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| Feb 21, 2006 |
| • Blackwell launches "nuclear attack" in primary battle against Petro |
| • Fight for endorsement in Supreme Court race could be about diversity |
| • Three Toledo men accused of terrorist charges |
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| Feb 22, 2006 |
| • Audit shows millions missing and/or misspent in the state's BWC rare coin investment |
| • Dueling issues backed by Petro and Blackwell may battle on the fall ballot |
| • Prosecutors may have had help from local military man in finding suspected terrorists |
| • Revised predatory lending bill passes Ohio Senate |
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| Feb 23, 2006 |
| • Democrats and Republicans react to audit showing millions missing from Noe fund |
| • Group opposed to Blackwell's state spending amendment files suit |
| • Insurance premiums reversing a trend and falling off in Ohio |
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| Feb 24, 2006 |
| • Democrat who failed to qualify for ballot hopes for the best as a write-in |
| • IRS commissioner warns churches to be careful mixing religion and politics |
| • State employees could be at risk of identity theft because of stolen laptop |
| • Two more Taft aides in court on ethics charges |
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| Feb 27, 2006 |
| • Abortion, sex offenders, funeral protests among the topics lawmakers taking up this week |
| • Another push for a law on public records - but this one has a new twist |
| • Lack of snow leading to surprising winter danger - wildfires |
| • Lawmaker proposes expanding car seat laws to kids up to eight years old |
| • New endorsements for Betty Montgomery are big blow to her opponent |
| • Supreme Court throws out parts of Ohio's "truth-in-sentencing law" |
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| Feb 28, 2006 |
| • Millions of eggs from huge farm deemed unfit to eat |
| • New plan to watch sex offenders includes high-tech tracking devices |
| • Senate bans "wrongful birth" lawsuits after emotional debate |
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